LA PALAPA RESTAURANT SEAFOOD & GRILL
3820 NW 36 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches inside oven on cook line. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink by entrance of kitchen. **Warning**
Basic 8
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above electrical panel to the right of cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards by prep table. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one large dead roach by electrical panel, 3 small dead roaches under stairway that leads to upstairs dry storage, 1 small dead roach inside oven on cook line. Operator had employee clean up dead roaches onsite. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on walk in cooler door. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave in front of cook line. **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe in disrepair at handwashing sink by entrance of kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:04 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.